Cesium-134 Is A $\beta$ Emitter with a Half-Life of 2

question 28

Multiple Choice

Cesium-134 is a $\beta$ emitter with a half-life of 2.0 years. How much of a 2.50-g sample of cesium-134 will remain after 10 years?

• A) 0.0024 g
• B) 0.078 g
• C) 0.25 g
• D) 0.50 g
• E) None of these choices is correct.

Recognize the importance of effective communication strategies in nursing to encourage patients to share sensitive information.

Describe specific nursing interventions that can help reduce a patient's anxiety.

Formulate appropriate nursing outcomes for clients with depression.

Differentiate between symptoms of dementia, depression, and conditions like dehydration in elderly patients.

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